And you know what that means? In a few weeks' time, ice rinks around the country are going to be crowded with boys and girls who want to duplicate what they've just seen on TV (before they realize just how much work, pain and sacrifice go into making those few minutes of make-or-break time). Kids are going to want skates, and lessons, and everything ice-related. And those who turn out to be truly talented are going to take their parents on a long, difficult, crazy ride... that just might lead to an Olympic Games of their own.

Or, maybe, your kids are already obsessed. (And you already know that they're gifted - and what that means for your future sanity.) They, meanwhile, know who is favored to win a medal, and who is destined to go home empty-handed and heartbroken.

Murder On Ice by Alina AdamsBex works as a researcher for the 24/7 network. She’s helping cover the World Figure Skating Championships. The announcers argue over the winners –even going so far as to say someone bribed a judge. When the judge turns up murdered the next morning, the police believe it to be an accident, but with the accusation of bribery, Bex isn't convinced. After a little digging, she’s sure it’s murder. If she wants to keep her job, Bex needs to solve this crime and fast.

Murder on Ice is appropriate for mature readers ages 12 and up. There is no graphic sex or violence, though there is some PG-13 language, murder (obviously) and less than savory motives for committing the crime.

But, wait, there's more!

The enhanced e-book version of Murder on Ice features all the text of the original, paperback release, as well as professional skating video by The Ice Theatre of NY, so readers can actually see the programs the characters are performing!

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Alina Adams, mother of three, has been wading through the NYC gifted education system, public and private, since 2003. Her goal is to make the process easier for other families and their gifted children. She is also the NY Frugal Family Examiner and can be contacted via www.AlinaAdams.com.